Here is a link to the UK Terms of Use! However keep in mind this is a guideline for the Terms of Use, Ubisofts Terms of Use terminology varies from board to board. But this will give you a pretty good idea of the rules and regulations of the board.

Also, here is an English translation of FAQ's
(Thanks go out to penelope,for help with this!

Introduction

Hello and welcome to the Anno-Forum!

You are new here and everything is quite unknown to you. No problem, because this thread should be a litte help for you.

FAQ:


Q: How can I change my profile?

Select with a click:

GO
PERSONAL ZONE
PROFILE
EDT PROFILE

Change what you like and click

SUBMIT


Q: How do I get a picture in my signature?

Select with a click:

GO
PERSONAL ZONE
PROFILE
EDT PROFILE

Under SIGNATURE insert: [IMG] internet adress of you picture (must end with jpg, bmp, gif)[/IMG]
If you haven´t got a webspace of you own you can use for example: www.imageshack.us to upload your picture.

You fix it with a click on

SUBMIT

You can see the graphic as soon as you post something


Q: How big may the graphic of my signature be?

Max. 40kb
500 x 150 pixel





Q: May I use anything I like for my sig graphic?

As far as it doesn´t contradict to the rules of this forum and the maximum size you may use anything


Q: How do I get a picture/avatar under my name?

Select with a click:

GO
PERSONAL ZONE
PROFILE
EDIT PROFILE

Scroll down and click on

EDIT your Avatar

Click on

Custom Avatar

Select with a click

URL for your Custom Avatar

There you have to use the internet address of your picture (you can upload your picture to www. imageshack.us and use it from this address)
Note: you may only use one with 65x65 pixel or smaller

Click

Upload Avatar

Now you will see it in your profile.


Q: Why couldn´t I use HTML-commands?

Only moderators and admins are allowed to use them. To color your text you have to use the UBB-Code.


Q: How do I post or open a thread?

For a new thread select

NEW
Discussion

Write your text and click

Post now


Q: How do I create a poll or open a thread whith a poll?

Select

NEW
Poll

Write a text and the 5 possilble answers

Post now


Q: How can I change my post/poll?

Click on the little yellow eraser symbol in the right corner of your post

Edit your text and click

Post now


Q: How can I delete a post?

Click on the little yellow eraser symbol in the right corner of your post

Select

Delete message

And click
continue


Q: How can I quote?

Click on the little yellow pin symbol in the right corner of the post which you would like to quote


Q: What are PT´s or PM´s?

PT – Private Topics or PM – Private Messages can only be read by the addressee


Q: How do I write PT´s or PM´s?

You have to click on the name of the addressee

Click on

Invite (name of the addressee) to a private Topic

Write your text



Q: How do I know if I have got a PT or PM?

You will receive an e-mail (unless you have disabled this notification) or click

GO
PERSONAL ZONE
PRIVATE MESSAGING


This button also show you a new PM



Q: Can I get a message if someone special posts?

Yes

Select the name of the member and click

Notify me of new post´s by (name)


Q: Does it irritate if I post something which doesn´t belong to a thread?

No, as far as you mark your post with OT (OFF TOPIC)


Q: Whom can I ask if I want to know more?

The moderators or other members


Q: How can I contact a moderator?

Per PM/PT or directly in the forum

The absolute Don´t´s in the forum

Double posts
POSTS WRITTEN IN ONLY BIG LETTERS (this means screaming)
Spam
Unsuitabe behaviour
National Socialistic propaganda
Discrimination against special Groups/ Nations /Persons/ sex
Oversized signatures
Illegal Software

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